Mobile Nations senior editor Russell Holly on what to expect from Apple’s event in Brooklyn.

Apple is expected to unveil new iPads and Mac computers Tuesday October 30, 2018 at an Apple event in Brooklyn, New York that begins at 10:00 a.m. EDT at the BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn (Brooklyn Academy of Music 30 Lafayette Ave), suggesting Apple is pushing products focused on creativity and the arts. In March 2018, Apple held a unique event at Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago with media invited to the event, which introduced the Apple Pencil-compatible iPad with education-focused software. The event was titled “Field Trip.”

As usual Apple didn’t offer any details about the event.

Although tablet sales decline, Apple has been promoting its high-end iPad Pro as the ideal device for artists, photographers and other creators. A new Apple iPad pro is expected, since the last produce update was almost 17 months ago.

There’s been speculation the new iPad Pro will include features available in the latest iPhones, including facial-recognition technology to unlock the device. At least one iPad may lose the home button.

Apple may introduce a new MacBook Air laptop and updated desktops. Apple hasn’t updated its all-in-one desktop iMac line up since June 2018.

Apple might update the inexpensive Mac mini, which hasn’t been updated since 2014. The Mac mini is a small, silver box that’s sold without a keyboard, mouse or screen. However, the new mini might get pro features.

Apple is expected to unveil a laptop to replace the now elderly Macbook Air at its upcoming event. In addition, we’re expecting a slew of new hardware from iPads to iMacs.

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